New advice for asthma patients about COVID-19 vaccines

The Australian Asthma Handbook has been updated to help healthcare professionals provide advice to patients around the COVID-19 vaccine.

Back in stock, but not back to normal

With glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) back and some basal insulins disappearing, pharmacists face a new wave of complexity in diabetes management. Diabetes management...

Electrolytes part 1: potassium and magnesium

Managing electrolyte disturbances
Electrolytes play an important role in the function of body tissues including skeletal and cardiac muscle.

How pharmacists are managing nation-wide medicine shortages

A survey conducted over April–May 2021 found that medicine shortages are having a dire impact on patients and pharmacists.

Face mask advisory as coronavirus case rate climbs

Pharmacists have been urged to limit the sales of face masks, with reports of consumers bulk-buying P2 masks from pharmacies, intending to ship them...

Top flu vaccination tips for pharmacists this season

From guiding older patients on National Immunisation Program (NIP) stock to clarifying second-dose rules, here’s what pharmacists need to know about the 2025 influenza...